October 20, 2025 - 197 views
A 39-year-old man who stole a quad bike from an elderly farmer has been jailed.
Shaun Christopher Lloyd, of East Parade, Rhyl, burgled a farm shed in Rhuddlan, taking a Suzuki King Quad 400.
The farmer, in her 70s, had been heavily reliant on the bike to carry out her daily farming duties.
In the early hours of 26 April last year, the victim was woken to the sound of her dog barking.
When she went to check on the dog, she discovered the lock to secure the farm gate had been cut and her quad bike was missing.
An investigation was launched by the Rural Crime Team, which uncovered CCTV footage capturing the stolen quad being driven away along the Coast Road, and phone data linking Lloyd to the burglary.
A picture of the stolen quad, taken shortly after it was taken, was also found on his phone, as well as a message where he discussed riding the stolen bike from Rhuddlan.
Lloyd admitted a charge of burglary and was sentenced at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday, 14 October, where he was jailed for two years and ordered to pay the victim £187.
Investigating officer, PC Michelle Allsup said: “Not only was the victim in this case emotionally and financially effected, but she was also depended on the stolen quad bike to complete daily tasks around the farm. Working without it was a real physical struggle for her.
“The Rural Crime Team understands the significant impact rural crime has on victims, and we are committed to pursuing and targeting perpetrators.
“Lloyd’s sentence reflects the seriousness of the offence, and the often-underestimated impact rural crime has on its victims.”
